Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i3-13100F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-10400F or Intel Core i5-10400F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-13100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-13100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 13000
10 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10400F Name Intel Core i3-13100F
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-13100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
12 Threads 8
None None 4.5 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6x Cores None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4x Golden Cove
6 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-13100F does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 2
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-13100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2023
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 10 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1700
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
157 $ Release price 109 $
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
8843
8843
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8191
8191

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7943
7943
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6835
6835
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3368
3368
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2272
2272
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1770
1770
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1751
1751
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1341
1341
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1273
1273